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BV56 AKK

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

168,827 mi
Last recorded168,827 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 AKK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 168,827 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 168,827 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged Sidewall opened - plus inner edge perishing close to cords and cracking all around (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking & perishing close to cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking & perishing inner edge close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking & perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 165,001 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 165,001 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 160,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads and damage to sidewall 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust silencer in poor condition / corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2020 156,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust silencer in poor condition [corroded]

Pass 7 Aug 2019 151,366 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust system in poor condition (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 151,366 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust system in poor condition (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 144,999 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 144,999 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 144,999 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 137,608 miles

exhaust system corroding

Pass 9 Aug 2016 130,044 miles

front number plate damaged

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 10 Aug 2015 122,306 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn and stepped on inner tread 2055516

rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 10 Aug 2015 122,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front tyres very worn on inner edges

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn and stepped on inner tread 2055516

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 19 Aug 2014 115,072 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 107,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 88,991 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 88,596 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 66,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 45,243 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 25,538 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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BV56 AKK is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2006 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 75,121 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV56 AKK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 20 years old, this Ford Focus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BV56 AKK is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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